plate no. 8815

Landscape of Cagnes

Chaim Soutine, 1925

oil, canvasExpressionismcityscapebuildingslandscapecityscapemountainshousessky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in expressive brushwork and color mixing to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. It also encourages simplification of complex forms into basic shapes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, mountains, and foreground elements.
step 02
Block in the main color areas with thin washes, focusing on the overall color harmony.
step 03
Begin adding thicker paint and visible brushstrokes to define the forms and create texture.
step 04
Mix variations of yellows, greens, and blues to capture the light and shadow on the buildings.
step 05
Use darker colors to define the shadows and create depth in the landscape.
step 06
Add details to the buildings and foreground, using smaller brushstrokes.
step 07
Refine the overall composition and color balance.
step 08
Add final highlights to create a sense of light and atmosphere.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · Prussian blue · raw umber

secondary · cadmium red · sap green · titanium white

Mix various shades of green by combining Prussian blue and yellow ochre. Create muted tones by adding raw umber to the primary colors. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques